12/16/2008 |
PRC reiterated the comments made on previous posts to this forum made by Wayne Troyer and Francine Stock. Our utmost concern is that neighborhoods and other interested parties are engaged in every step of the planning process and that differing alter... read more
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Preservation Resource Center New Orleans Louisiana
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12/16/2008 |
There is no need to demolish Weatley it did not flood and is one of neworlease best raised structure. PLEASE RETHINK THIS DEMO PROCESS and save something that onced looked to the future,
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adam shur
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12/16/2008 |
The School Facilities Master Plan for Orleans Parish more regularly calls for the demolition of existing schools to be replaced with new facilities over renovation. The cost to our historic urban fabric is difficult to measure, as the plan calls for ... read more
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Francine Stock New Orleans, LA
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12/16/2008 |
Following is a copy of my 9/30/08 letter to the RSD:
These comments refer to the status of well designed buildings for which the school system apparently has no use. It is difficult for me to understand the criteria by which you are deciding... read more
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John P. Klingman New Orleans, LA
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12/16/2008 |
It is important that the city retain a portion of its modern architecture. The beautiful structure of Wheatley Elementary School should not be removed but, instead be restored to the landmark it has been for decades in the neighborhood. The school is... read more
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APH Jordan New Orleans, Louisiana
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12/16/2008 |
OPSB's recent adoption of Resolution 46-08, the School Facility Master Plan for Orleans Parish, will have a detrimental impact on New Orleans neighborhoods and communities, and effectively eradicate historically significant public schools from the ur... read more
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Keli Rylance New Orleans, LA
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12/16/2008 |
Demolishing this school would be a tragic mistake. Wandering through new orleans, this was one of the few structures that made me do a double take and catch my breath, and say,"Wow. what is that? it is amazing!" not only is it beautiful, it offers... read more
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luke p. berkeley, ca
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12/16/2008 |
The demolition of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School would be a major loss for the City of New Orleans. This structure is an important neighborhood landmark and a nationally-recognized example of fine mid-century modern architecture. The retention ... read more
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Carey Clouse New Orleans, LA
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12/12/2008 |
1. Landbanking as concerns responsible city planning:
There are over 56 sites within the plan currently proposed for demolishment and/or landbanking in New Orleans. Many of these sites currently exist in what are already heavily blighted ... read more
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wayne troyer New Orleans, louisiana
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12/2/2008 |
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, 1955
2300 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
Charles R. Colbert, architect
Progressive Architecture citation
Thomy Lafon Elementary School, 1954
2601 Seventh Street, New Orlea... read more
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Francine Stock New Orleans, LA
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